A 3D ultrasound system for image guided modeling of patient-specific artery geometries

Steven J. Hammer, Adam Jeays, William T. Lee, David Barber, Rod Hose, William J. Easson, Peter R. Hoskins

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Abstract

Assessment of the severity of arterial disease is typically made using B-mode imaging for plaque evaluation and Doppler ultrasound for estimation of maximum blood velocity. Measurement of other blood velocity related quantities which are thought to be important in plaque development, such as wall shear stress, has proven difficult using conventional 2D ultrasound. This paper describes a 3D ultrasound system combined with computational fluid dynamics for estimation of 3D blood velocity and wall shear stress in arterial disease.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2007 IEEE Ultrasonics Symposium Proceedings, IUS
EditorsMarjorie Passini Yuhas
PublisherIEEE
Pages2469-2472
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781424413843
ISBN (Print)1424413834, 9781424413836
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 26 Dec 2007
Externally publishedYes
Event2007 IEEE Ultrasonics Symposium - New York City, United States
Duration: 28 Oct 200731 Oct 2007

Publication series

NameProceedings - IEEE Ultrasonics Symposium
PublisherIEEE
ISSN (Print)1051-0117

Conference

Conference2007 IEEE Ultrasonics Symposium
Abbreviated titleIUS 2007
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNew York City
Period28/10/0731/10/07

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